The Teach Right USA Alternative Certification Program is thoughtfully designed with work-life balance in mind. As a participant, you will be employed by a South Carolina public school and begin your journey with an in-person orientation held in September.

Following orientation, you’ll complete ten online modules at your own flexible pace. These modules feature job-embedded activities that are directly applied in your classroom, ensuring immediate relevance and practical experience.

If your focus is early childhood education or elementary education, you’ll also complete six additional online literacy modules. These modules are aligned with the new South Carolina Literacy Competencies and are similarly paced to accommodate working professionals.

You will receive support from an onsite mentor at your school, as well as a designated Teach Right USA staff member who provides personalized guidance. To further support your professional growth and build a sense of community, monthly professional development sessions are offered via Zoom. Topics include key areas such as state testing and teaching students with special needs.